New Wheels on 07 GT
03-14-2007, 03:42 PM
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New Wheels on 07 GT
Yesterday I had installed my new wheels / tireson my 2007 GT. Thought I would share some pics.
The wheels are American Racing "Casino" in size 18 x 8. They are the "Diamond Cut Finish" which is also clear coated. I did not want to do chrome, and silver painted was a bit too dull for my likes. These fit the bill perfectly.
The tires are Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S in size P255 / 45 / R18.Pirelli recommends a rim width of8to 10 inches for these tires. These tires also have very close to the same height ofsidewalland overall diameter as theOEM P235's.
I was a bit nervous going from the P235 to the P255 on an 18 x 8 wheel, but it turned out just as I was hoping. On these 18 x 8's it makes the tire have a slight sidewall bulge which will help protect the rim from curb rash.
I am almost done with my mods....CAI and tuner should FINALLY be here today and maybe a new radio H/U in the near future.
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The wheels are American Racing "Casino" in size 18 x 8. They are the "Diamond Cut Finish" which is also clear coated. I did not want to do chrome, and silver painted was a bit too dull for my likes. These fit the bill perfectly.
The tires are Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S in size P255 / 45 / R18.Pirelli recommends a rim width of8to 10 inches for these tires. These tires also have very close to the same height ofsidewalland overall diameter as theOEM P235's.
I was a bit nervous going from the P235 to the P255 on an 18 x 8 wheel, but it turned out just as I was hoping. On these 18 x 8's it makes the tire have a slight sidewall bulge which will help protect the rim from curb rash.
I am almost done with my mods....CAI and tuner should FINALLY be here today and maybe a new radio H/U in the near future.
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03-14-2007, 03:45 PM
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RE: New Wheels on 07 GT
Site only letting me upload one pic per post so I have to do a little Post Ho'ing here!
Crappy day for pic taking...
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Crappy day for pic taking...
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03-14-2007, 04:05 PM
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RE: New Wheels on 07 GT
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Looks nice. Are those the GT 500 mud flaps? Do they work?
Looks nice. Are those the GT 500 mud flaps? Do they work?
I found out the GT 500 ones only fit exactly on the Cali Special packages as they have the same wrap around valence to the lower quarter as the GT500. If you put them on a GT they do not line up very well.
I think you see why I call these my Yosemite Sam Mud Flaps in my sig
